Software Engineer

Summary

Join GROW Inc., an Australian FinTech company revolutionizing the wealth management industry with its innovative platform, DLTA. As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and microservices. You will work with TypeScript and Node.js, optimizing databases, integrating APIs, and ensuring code quality and security. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and continuous improvement are key aspects of this role. GROW Inc. offers a flexible, remote work environment and attractive benefits, including extra leave days, a learning and development budget, health insurance, and government contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices using TypeScript and Node.js to support our application's functionality
• Develop efficient, scalable MongoDB schemas, optimise queries, and ensure fast, reliable data access
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other teams to define API contracts, integrate third-party APIs, and ensure seamless communication between systems
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites to maintain code reliability
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and optimise backend systems for improved response times and resource utilisation
• Implement security best practices to protect user data and prevent vulnerabilities, staying up-to-date with industry standards and compliance requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the overall product roadmap
• Participate in and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code and mentor fellow engineers
• Stay current with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in Node.js backend development
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and product excellence

Benefits

• ME Days - Take an additional 3 days of leave off per year for wellness!
• Birthday Leave - Take an extra day off per year on your birthday!
• Learning & Development Budget - up to $200 AUD per year to use on your own development!
• Remote Work Arrangement - we have a flexible, remote working environment!
• Health Insurance - For you and 2 dependents!
• Government Contributions paid on top of salary